Fellow enthusiasts, this is your old otaku who loves the second dimension.
Let me make it clear first: I clicked into this game's page because I was looking for a mobile game with high-quality anime-style graphics. But then I saw the name—Happy Delicious Match. At that moment, I was completely turned off. What kind of old-fashioned, nostalgic naming style is this? Then I noticed that the platform requirement was 5.0, and I almost thought it was a game exclusive to some old emulator. But then my hand twitched, and I ended up downloading it.
And then I fell.
First, let's talk about what impressed me the most: its fruit illustrations. Yes, you read that right—a match-3 game, and the fruits actually have detailed artwork. Every delicious circle in the plate is drawn to look crystal clear, as if catching the sunlight. The moment you lightly tap the edge to add pieces, the gradient coloring and gloss treatment made me, someone used to Live2D illustrations, quietly hit the favorite button. The explosion effect after filling a circle is even more amazing, transforming directly into a piece of delicious fireworks. The particle effects of those fireworks have a hand-drawn cel shading feel mixed with a dreamy candy-color vibe. Coupled with the crisp feedback sound, I admit I clicked on the same circle multiple times.
This is probably what is called the victory of the character art fans.
Next is the second mode, Dalgona Candy. Yes, the rules are just like in Squid Game, you know. You have to carve out the complete candy shape within a limited time, without breaking it, and if you make a mistake, you're out. The tension in this mode is through the roof; my hands were shaking while I was carving, afraid that one slip would be socially mortifying. I suggest fellow enthusiasts have tissues ready to wipe their sweat—don't ask me how I know. Honestly, the UI and the candy pattern design in this mode are quite thoughtful, giving off a vintage dessert shop vibe, with warm colors, and the moment you successfully carve it, the sense of achievement is off the charts.
The charging model is 0, which means it's free. The developer is Shenzhen Huoshe Internet Technology Co., Ltd. The name sounds quite hardcore, but the graphics they produced are so cute and soft — I like this sense of contrast.
Some people might ask, does this game have a combat system? Does it have a storyline? Does it have voice actors? No. But as someone who is really into anime-style visuals, I honestly don't care about these things. My first rule for playing games is, if the art style is right, everything else is negotiable. Moreover, this game is extremely fast-paced, making it hard to put down and completely immersive—the official description isn't lying; before I knew it, I was playing until midnight, and even my chuunibyou soul was healed by these candy colors.
If you're the type who gets hooked on art style and is particular about art details, I really recommend giving it a try. Don't let the name put you off—the art style of this game is worth checking out at least once.
After all, in this world, being healed even a little by some cute fireworks is already a big gain. ✨